## Assignment: Multi-Step Written Problem

We used to tease my friend’s dad who would drive to the next town for cheaper gas, was he really saving money or just breaking even because of the extra driving? In this assignment, we will present a potential money-saving scenario and you will figure out if it’s worth the drive.

## Party Planning (AKA: Making a Good Argument With Facts)

You need to buy 12 pounds of chicken for a barbecue party you are planning. You found an ad showing that the store across town has it on sale for $4.69 a pound. This is cheaper than your usual neighborhood store, which sells it for$5.99 a pound.

Is it worth the extra drive?

### What You’ll Do

In this assignment, you will gather up some facts to make a decision that will hopefully help you save some money. Include the following components in your paper. The main goal of this assignment is for you to develop a compelling argument one way or another that is based on facts.

• A list of all the information you need to know to develop your argument. Read the question carefully to determine what you need to look up. Please cite your sources, even if it’s just Google maps.
• Calculations related to the list you made: labeled with correct units, you must show all steps in your calculations.
• Your decision whether it is worth the extra drive and your reasoning for making that decision. Consider all the variables as you make your decision, a compelling argument based on facts is the goal of this assignment.  There is no right or wrong answer, only good arguments with supporting facts.